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title: October Birthday Dinner Menu & Review | Chef Ana
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# October Birthday Dinner

This birthday dinner menu brought together beef tenderloin crostini, jumbo shrimp, braised short ribs, lemon-herb chicken, pear and goat cheese salad, and shared sides.

Date

October 17, 2026

Dishes

12

![A candlelit dinner table set with shared dishes and folded green napkins.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/birthday-dinner-table-and-sides.jpg)

The birthday dinner table and shared sides.

![Caprese skewers, shrimp and beef crostini arranged for the birthday dinner.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/birthday-appetizer-display.jpg)

The appetizer display.

![Pear salad and mashed potatoes on a long table with candles and place settings.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/birthday-table-with-pear-salad.jpg)

Pear salad and sides on the dinner table.

Behind the Scenes

## In the Kitchen

Plating braised beef, working at the stove and arranging charcuterie: moments from the kitchen.

![Hands plate pieces of braised beef beside prepared dishes in a kitchen.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/chef-plating-braised-beef.jpg)

Plating the braised beef.

![Two chefs work at the stove in a kitchen beside a vase of flowers.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/chefs-working-in-kitchen.jpg)

The chefs at work in the kitchen.

![Gloved hands arrange cured meats beside olives, cheese and crackers.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/hands-arranging-charcuterie.jpg)

Arranging the charcuterie and cheese.

## Event Menu

October Birthday Dinner

### Appetizers

- Beef Tenderloin Crostini (GF option)

  Beef tenderloin, horseradish cream, caramelized onions, and microgreens.

- Jumbo Shrimp With Remoulade

  Chilled shrimp, lemon, and house remoulade.

- Caprese Skewers

  Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, and balsamic glaze.

- Artisan Cheese Selection

- Charcuterie Board

### Entrées

- Braised Short Ribs

  Slow-braised beef, red wine reduction, and rosemary.

- Lemon-Herb Chicken

  Sous vide chicken breast, garlic, thyme, and lemon-butter sauce.

### Salad

- Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

  Mixed greens, pear, goat cheese, candied pecans, cranberries, and Champagne-Dijon dressing.

### Sides

- Garlic-Parmesan Mash

  Mashed potatoes, aged Parmesan, and roasted garlic.

- Haricots Verts

  Green beans, shallots, and toasted almonds.

- Roasted Carrots

  Carrots, honey, and thyme.

- Artisan Rolls

  Warm rolls and whipped herb butter.

Menu created by Chef Ana

## The Dinner On Film

Watch the birthday dinner dishes and table on film.

Watch the birthday dinner dishes and table on film.

## Event Gallery

The candlelit table, appetizers, main dishes and sides from the October birthday dinner.

![A long dinner table set with candles, green napkins and shared dishes.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/candlelit-birthday-dinner-table.jpg)

The candlelit dinner table.

![Tomato, mozzarella and melon skewers arranged on a round wooden board.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/caprese-skewers-on-wood-board.jpg)

Caprese skewers for the appetizer display.

![Cooked shrimp lined up on a metal tray before service.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/shrimp-on-serving-tray.jpg)

Shrimp prepared for service.

![Shrimp, crostini, Caprese skewers, cheese and charcuterie on an appetizer table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/birthday-appetizer-table.jpg)

The appetizer table.

![A long dinner table with candles, shared platters and place settings.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/long-table-with-dinner-platters.jpg)

Dinner platters along the table.

![Beef crostini, shrimp and Caprese skewers arranged on separate platters.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/beef-crostini-and-shrimp-display.jpg)

Beef crostini and shrimp among the appetizers.

![Overhead view of beef crostini, shrimp and colorful skewers on an appetizer table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/appetizer-platters-overview.jpg)

An overview of the appetizers.

![Braised beef pieces garnished with herbs in a lined service tray.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/braised-beef-in-service-tray.jpg)

Braised beef before plating.

![Candlelit birthday table seen from one end with place settings and dishes.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/birthday-table-from-end.jpg)

The full dinner table from one end.

![Cured meats, cheese, olives and crackers arranged on a wooden board.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/charcuterie-cheese-and-olives.jpg)

Charcuterie, cheese and olives.

![A close view of cooked shrimp arranged on a serving tray.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/shrimp-platter-close-view.jpg)

Shrimp ready for the appetizer table.

![Small desserts on a tiered stand beside other serving pieces.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/small-dessert-display.jpg)

A small dessert display shown in the gallery.

![Dinner table with green salad, mashed potatoes and candles.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/dinner-table-with-salad-and-mash.jpg)

Salad and mashed potatoes at the table.

![Cheese, crackers and olives arranged around a small white bowl.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/artisan-cheese-and-crackers.jpg)

An artisan cheese selection.

![Shrimp, beef crostini and skewers viewed from above on the appetizer table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/shrimp-crostini-and-skewers.jpg)

Several appetizer platters together.

![Pear salad and shared dishes on a candlelit dinner table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/pear-salad-at-candlelit-table.jpg)

Pear salad beside the dinner place settings.

![Green vegetables and other sides along a candlelit dinner table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/vegetable-sides-at-dinner-table.jpg)

Vegetable sides on the dinner table.

![Overhead view of beef crostini, shrimp and Caprese skewers.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct17-26/appetizer-spread-from-above.jpg)

The appetizer spread from above.

Excerpt from the Review

## Client Review

> “My guests raved about her food all night, and I got to actually enjoy my own birthday instead of worrying about a thing. Chef Ana made it all look effortless.”

Dorianne J. N

## Planning a Birthday Dinner?

Tell us the occasion and the flavors you enjoy. We can plan a private dinner menu for your table.

[Plan a Private Dinner](/contact/) [(346) 218-3912](sms:+13462183912)

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